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NFL Odds & Best Bets Today: Schedule, Picks for Conference Championships

Allen Byron

Updated as of January 29, 2026 at 9:07 AM EST, this article is a 3 minute and 31 second read. For more information, visit our Twitter and Google News links.

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Both the Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers will be playing away games this weekend, putting their impressive double-digit winning streaks at risk. Check out our top NFL betting picks for the Conference Championship Games with the most favorable odds.

The Kansas City Chiefs have become the first team since the 2002 Philadelphia Eagles to enter the playoffs as the Super Bowl favorite, win their first playoff game, and then not be favored in the Conference Championship. Meanwhile, in the NFC, the 49ers are considered underdogs despite their impressive 12-game winning streak. Adding to the excitement, rookie quarterback Brock Purdy will become the fifth rookie quarterback to start in a conference championship game.

Below are our top NFL betting picks for the Conference Championships, with odds from WynnBet, DraftKings, and FanDuel. Confidence level is rated on a 1 to 5-star scale.

Be sure to see our top selections for the AFC and NFC Championships, parlay picks, and player prop picks.

NFL Schedule and Odds for the Conference Championships

(odds via FanDuel)

  • San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles (-2.5)
  • Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs (-1.5)

NFL Best Bets for the Conference Championships

  • Total: 49ers-Eagles Under 46.5 (-108 via WynnBet) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Total: Bengals-Chiefs Under 48 (-110 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Player Prop: Ja’Marr Chase Over 83.5 receiving yards (-122 via FanDuel) vs. Chiefs ⭐⭐⭐
  • Player Prop: Brock Purdy Under 222.5 passing yards (-120 via DraftKings) vs. Eagles ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Conference Championship NFL Top Picks

Total: 49ers-Eagles Under 46.5 (-108) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The matchup between San Francisco and Philadelphia features two teams with top-ranked defenses in points per game allowed, sacks, and takeaways. They are also the top two defenses in terms of total yards per game allowed.

Purdy has a perfect 7-0 record with a 7:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio. He has been impressive since Week 14, avoiding turnovers under pressure and ranking second in passing touchdowns and fifth in yards per attempt. However, the Eagles defense is aiming to break the record for most sacks in a season and may pose a challenge for the young quarterback. This is considered a four-star play because the 49ers defense has the best record in the NFL for allowing points per game in the playoffs since 2019.

We are going to WynnBet to place our bet on the 49ers vs. Eagles game because their juice is slightly lower than the standard -110 price.

Total: Bengals-Chiefs Under 48 (-110) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Since 2021, the Bengals defense has recorded the highest number of takeaways (12) in the playoffs and has limited opponents to an average of only 18.2 points per game. They have been able to secure two takeaways per game on average and have held opposing quarterbacks to a passer rating of 77.4, intercepting them 10 times and allowing just 10 passing touchdowns.

The Bengals shut down Buffalo last week, holding them to season lows in points (10) and rush yards (63), as well as their second-worst red zone touchdown percentage (33%). Patrick Mahomes’ high ankle sprain will likely limit Kansas City’s offensive performance. Furthermore, we anticipate the Chiefs defense will step up against the Bengals’ injured offensive line, increasing pressure on Joe Burrow more than the Bills did with their cautious approach.

Only DraftKings and BetMGM are offering a line of 48 with standard juice (-110) for our top Bengals-Chiefs pick, while all other competitors have lines at 47 or 47.5.

Player Prop: Ja’Marr Chase Over 83.5 receiving yards vs. Chiefs (-122) ⭐⭐⭐

In his career against Kansas City, Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has averaged 139 receiving yards per game, the highest in NFL history against the Chiefs. Andre Johnson is second with an average of 102.8 receiving yards. Chase has recorded at least 80 receiving yards and/or one receiving touchdown in all six of his career playoff games. His 513 receiving yards in the playoffs are the second-most of any player in their first two seasons.

Chase has had an impressive performance against Kansas City with 417 career receiving yards. In addition to this, he has also made 24 receptions and scored four touchdowns in just three games. When comparing his stats, his O/U seems relatively low. He has exceeded his receiving yards prop in nine out of his last 14 games, and we believe he will continue this trend this week.

Player Prop: Brock Purdy Under 222.5 passing yards vs. Eagles (-120) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Purdy has only started seven games in his early career, with just two of them being on the road against teams with a slightly better record than his upcoming opponent. A concerning fact for supporters of the Eagles is that Purdy has only thrown four passes in seven games when his team is trailing by nine or more points. The question remains: How will Purdy react if San Francisco falls behind early in the game on the road?

Since Week 14, when Purdy took over as the starting quarterback, the 49ers have been averaging 34.8 points per game, 9.3 passing yards per attempt, with 14 passing touchdowns and a 121.4 passer rating through the wild-card round. However, in last week’s game, the 49ers only scored 19 points, with Purdy averaging 7.4 passing yards per attempt, no passing touchdowns, and an 87.4 passer rating. With the toughest defense he has faced all season up next, we anticipate even greater limitations on Purdy’s performance.

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Allen Byron
Mike started in the sports writing industry in July 2019, and gained a lot of followers in his first year after finishing with the No. 2 overall record in an annual NFL betting competition, which made picks against the spread, and from an Over/Under and moneyline perspective. Mike is an avid fan of the NFL, MLB, tennis, and all college sports. In his opinion, March Madness is the best sporting event there is, and he’s especially euphoric starting with conference tournament time in college basketball. Mike’s a big advocate of “fading the public” and making plays that are contrarian, constantly citing that “there are reasons why they have those big shiny buildings in Las Vegas.” When making wagers, Mike always scours the best odds at all of the major sports betting sites, where he mostly sifts through DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and bet365. He’s tried several others and is of the firm belief that bettors should not just stick to one sportsbook, as there is always likely better value to be had with the same wager. In addition, while Mike received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University, he has no issue betting against the Wildcats when it comes to college basketball wagering, and suggests other bettors should always put their “head” before their “hearts.”